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Petrie

Petrie (name) means a Scottish surname derived from a diminutive of Peter or Patrick. Example: “Petrie is a well-known surname in Scotland.”

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A Scottish surname derived from a diminutive of Peter or Patrick.
"Petrie is a well-known surname in Scotland."
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Etymology

From a Scots diminutive form of Peter and Patrick.

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What does “Petrie” mean?

The word “Petrie” means a Scottish surname derived from a diminutive of Peter or Patrick.

How do you use “Petrie” in a sentence?

Here is “Petrie” used in a sentence: “Petrie is a well-known surname in Scotland.”

What part of speech is “Petrie”?

“Petrie” is a name.

What is the meaning of Petrie?

"Petrie" (name) means a Scottish surname derived from a diminutive of Peter or Patrick.

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